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Horse Agility has arrived in the US! Meet Horse trainer Vanessa Bee, founder of the International Horse Agility Club and author of The Horse Agility Handbook, and discover how she started training her horse for agility.
Think of the hugely popular Dog Agility classes you've no doubt seen. With great exuberance and enjoyment, a dog dashes around a colorful obstacle course, following subtle direction from his handler. Usually this occurs without a leash, and without other devices designed to "persuade" him to participate. The dog completes the course because he chooses to—NOT because he is constrained, forced, whipped, prodded, or bribed.
Vanessa thinks we should do this with our horses too! She says that we need to change the way we think about horses and the sports and activities we so often pursue with them. She sees no reason the horse cannot enjoy your time together so much, he will choose to "play" with you—over, under, and through obstacles, without a lead rope, even when loose in a large, grassy pasture.
Hard to believe? Try it for yourself! The Horse Agility Handbook has all you need to get started in the sport, including lessons in handling and body language, directions for obstacle and course construction, and information for managing competitions and "play days."
Order your copy today at www.HorseandRiderBooks.com
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